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The statement and designation Certified Plumbing Design Technician and the acronym CPDT are registered Marks of the Ameri-
can Society of Plumbing Engineers.
The CPDT and the Bulletin were based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No 1103826. Any
opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of ASPE and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the National Science Foundation.
Examination time
Three and a half hours are allotted for the test; test times will be determined by the test site hours.
Examination site
Nearest test center determined through application process.
Cost
ASPE Member: $200
Nonmember: $425
Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible to take the CPDT examination, a candidate must:
Have a bachelors degree in engineering and have one year of experience designing plumbing systems; or
Have an associates or bachelors degree in a field related to engineering (physics, mathematics, architecture, environmental
studies, construction, HVAC, etc.) and have a minimum of two years of experience designing plumbing systems; or
Have four years minimum of plumbing design experience
Approved experience may include:
Internship
Co-op programs/cooperative education programs
CPDT Examination
The Certified Plumbing Design Technician examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. The CPDT examination score
is based on the number of correct answers. No penalties are assessed for wrong answers. Therefore, it is advantageous to answer
every question, even if it is a guess. If time is left when you have finished the test, you can go back and review the questions of which
you were unsure.
ASPE invests in the long-term reliability of the CPDT examination by pretesting examination questions.Most of the
questions answered by candidates are used to determine the candidates score on the test. Some of the questions are evaluated for
future use as scored questions and are not included in candidates scores. Pretesting questions is a common practice that increases
the validity of professional assessments.
The questions in the CPDT examination are linked to 10 broad job domains or job categories of a plumbing design technician.
These job domains include:
A) 12% Set up small projects or a portion of large projects
B) 7% Collect utility data prior to layout
C) 4% Research codes, ordinances, and building certifications
D) 16% Lay out general systems
E) 16% Coordinate with other disciplines
F) 16% Perform sizing calculations
G) 12% Select equipment
H) 5% Prepare documentation for submission
I) 7% Support construction administration
J) 5% Prepare project closeout documentation
Electronic Sign-in
The testing site proctor will assist the candidate in entering the required information to start the exam. This information will be
listed on the email from the testing company. Remember to have your email with you.
Testing Procedures
To ensure equality and the quality of the CPD examination, all testing sites follow standard procedures and policies that will be
explained at the testing site. General testing site information is as follows:
The CPDT examination will be administered only on the day(s) and at the time(s) scheduled.
Examination candidates are urged to be prompt. No one is admitted into the examination room after the testing session has
begun.
All test sites give the CPDT examination in accordance with the same schedule.
The examination will end on time; no examination candidates are permitted to continue beyond the established time limit for
any reason. The examination candidate is responsible for his/her test-taking pace and may wish to bring a watch. Candidates
2. To close out a large project, O&M manuals are required to be delivered to the building owner. Manuals for what equipment
would most likely be required?
a. Floor drains, trench drains, and roof drains
b. Sanitary and water distribution piping
c. Cleanouts (wall and floor) for sanitary sewer
d. Water heaters, RPZ backflow preventers, and circulation pumps
4. How should the plumbing design technician obtain the owners preferences for fixtures?
a. Show the owner several fixture options
b. Ask the plumber to discuss it with the owner
c. Ask the owner to visit a plumbing display
d. Ask the architect to discuss it with the owner
5. What information must the plumbing design technician have to create the plot sheets for a project?
a. Layout of the drainage and water supply piping within the building
b. Scope of work, applicable local codes, and as-builts for any existing buildings
c. Scale of the drawings, the backgrounds, sheet size, and the orientation of the building
d. Civil engineer's drawings, the floor plans and elevations, and the plumbing fixture locations
3. Answer: d.
The entities identified in a, b, or c, are not likely to have direct knowledge of the municipality system capability. They may,
however, be able to assist in acquiring the information. Only the municipality would have direct information related to their
service utilities.
References:
ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 3, Chapter 11: Site Utility Systems
ASPE Advanced Plumbing Technology, Chapter 12: Preliminary Design and Outline Specifications
ASPE Engineered Plumbing Design II, Chapter 14: Water System Sizing
4. Answer: a.
It is important that the owner knows the type of fixtures that you are using. The owner may have an opinion on water conservation
vs. fixture usability in their facility. Also, you may be suggesting a particular fixture and/or manufacturer with which they have had
problems.
References:
ASPE Engineered Plumbing Design II, Chapter 1, Systems and Fixtures
ASPE Advanced Plumbing Technology, Chapter 12: Preliminary Design and Outline Specifications
ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 1, Chapter 5: Job Preparation Drawings and Field Reports
ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 4, Chapter 1, Plumbing Fixtures
5. Answer: c.
Setting up plotting sheets/drawings involves only the graphic reproduction of the construction documents. The items in a, b, and d
are not related to the set-up of plumbing plotting sheets/drawings.
References:
ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 1, Chapter 5: Job Preparation, Drawings, and Field Reports
6. Answer: c.
The pressure drop from A to B due to flow is (3 psi/100 ft) x 500 ft = 15 psi. The pressure drop due to elevation is (8x14) + 5 + 4 =
121 ft. Convert ft to psi; 121 ft x 0.433 psi/ft = 52.4 psi. The total pressure drop is 15 psi + 52.4 psi = 67.4 psi.